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Zac Lomax Joins PNG Chiefs
The 26-year-old winger’s tax-exempt deal is reportedly worth $700,000 to $800,000 a season and adds to PNG’s star-studded 2028 roster.
- On Sunday, expansion side Papua New Guinea Chiefs unveiled Zac Lomax as their fifth signing for the 2028 season, confirming the former rugby league star's return on a lucrative three-year contract.
- The 26-year-old Lomax departed the NRL in 2025 to play rugby union with the Western Force but decided to return to league to leave a legacy and help 'change the nation,' according to his statements.
- Lomax's deal is estimated between $700,000–$800,000 per season under an Australian-PNG tax-exempt government agreement; partner Kayla and mother Cheree approved after touring the Chiefs' resort-style accommodation.
- PNG has also signed marquee half Jarome Luai, winger Alex Johnston, utility Connor Watson, and English international Matty Lees, putting rival NRL clubs on high alert over the expansion team's aggressive recruitment.
- Chiefs general manager Michael Chammas noted November 1 free agency looms critical for roster assembly, while fellow target Joey Manu is weighing a multi-year offer after touring facilities last week.
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Three clubs, two codes and two false starts in 17 months. You can’t accuse Lomax of not having a crack
Zac Lomax has expressed his loyalty to Parramatta, the Western Force, Australian rugby and the PNG Chiefs since February 2025, all while Rugby360 and the Storm circled.
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